1997 Citroen Xsara vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1997 Citroen Xsara is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,749 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Carina (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1997 Citroen Xsara. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1997 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 116 kg more than 1980 Toyota Carina.
Because 1980 Toyota Carina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Citroen Xsara, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Carina (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Citroen Xsara. (110 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Citroen Xsara | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Xsara | Carina |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1071 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 61 L |
